Marion, Virginia, given its geographical location and distance from the coast, remains relatively safe from the direct impact of hurricanes but it can still experience impacts from the remnants of tropical storms or hurricanes. These can cause significant rainfall, leading to an increased risk of flash flooding, particularly in the area's lower elevations and closer to water bodies. Marion's elevation can cause rainfall to become more concentrated in certain areas which can exacerbate the flash flood risk. Wind is usually less of a threat compared to coastal regions but strong enough systems can still bring damaging winds. Power outages are a possibility due to potential wind damage and fallen trees. In the past 30 years, Marion experienced significant impact from remnants of Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Both systems brought heavy rains leading to flash flooding. The worst flood in recent history occurred in 2001 when a non-tropical system caused devastating flooding to the area. It's critical for Marion residents to remain informed about hurricane forecasts to prepare their properties for potential heavy rain, wind gusts and power outages, and to prepare themselves for the possibility of needing to evacuate, especially if they live in low-lying areas prone to flooding. The memory of previous flood experiences can be used to plan out evacuation routes and timeframes.